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Willie Penrose, transport spokesperson for Labour, said: “Clearly, this is completely inappropriate at a time when we are trying to focus upon road safety and is a variance with all we are trying to do and totally should be banned. I am absolutely furious with the situation.

“Secondly, there should be Government restrictions on cars for younger drivers and I would call on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to examine such restrictions.”

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Speaking about the gadgets, the RSA said: “This is not something we have come across before and we will certainly raise the issue with An Garda Siochana.”

It is illegal to be in possession of a vehicle on without a licence plate or one which is not displayed in the prescribed manner.

A spokesperson for the Revenue Commissioner said: “Such vehicles are liable to seizure. Vehicle registration plates must be affixed to the front and back of the vehicle and clearly visible at all times.”